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McPherson College Partners with YMCA

New partnership provides opportunities for students and local organization McPHERSON, KAN. — A new community partnership with the McPherson YMCA will provide memberships to all full-time McPherson College students beginning in August 2025. The college and YMCA leadership teams recently announced the partnership.“McPherson is fortunate... Read More.

HutchCC Barbering to Begin Classes Feb.10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College is excited to announce the opening of its new Barbering School, offering students the opportunity to gain a comprehensive education in the art and science of barbering. Located at 200 E. 3rd Ave. in Hutchinson, the school will... Read More.

Senators Marshall, Kaine Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help More Americans Access High-Quality Job Training, Get Good-Paying Jobs

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. and Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced the Jumpstarting Our Businesses by Supporting Students (JOBS) Act, bipartisan legislation to help more Americans get good-paying jobs by allowing students to use federal Pell Grants—need-based education grants for lower-income individuals—to... Read More.

Two Weather-Related Crashes in Allen County Wednesday

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — On February 5, 2025, the Allen County Sheriff’s Office investigated two weather-related crashes, one of which sent a person to the hospital.At 6 a.m., emergency units were dispatched to a one-vehicle rollover south of Iola on Old U.S. Highway 169. ... Read More.

City of Great Bend Going Door to Door for Lead and Copper Survey

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend, in partnership with JEO Consulting Group, will be conducting in-person visits to homes and businesses as part of a federally mandated Water Service Line Inventory. These visits are crucial for ensuring compliance with new regulations... Read More.